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Rhyodacite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite

The general Rhyodacite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite

The history of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Rhyodacite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyodacite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Rhyodacite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyodacite is USA whereas Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyodacite is Unknown and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite

Along with Rhyodacite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Amphibolite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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